In the first part of a two-part Game Theory episode, Sam is joined by Jared Weiss to dive deep into an instant classic: the Celtics beat the Nets on a killer late layup by Jayson Tatum. They outlasted an unbelievable Kyrie Irving performance that included 39 points, six assists, five rebounds, at least four middle fingers to the crowd, and one expletive-fill ... Show More
Nov 21
LaMelo Wants Out (?!), Pistons On FIRE, LeBron Back & All-Star Game Picture | Game Theory Podcast
<p>In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap the last several days of NBA news, storylines & standout performances.</p><p>06:35 - Detroit Pistons are ON FIRE! (11 Straight Wins)</p><p>37:34 - Lebron James returns to Lakers</p><p>50:58 - BREAKING ... Show More
1h 39m
May 2024
Luka Magic, the Struggles of ANT and KAT, and the Jayson Tatum Discourse
Zach and ESPN's Tim Bontemps discuss Luka Doncic's game-winning 3-pointer to put the Mavs up 2-0 in the Western Conference Finals, the struggling Minnesota offense, the media narratives around Jayson Tatum, and why the Celtics need to win the NBA title. Final sequence (1:33) Are ... Show More
1h 8m
Apr 2022
Straight Fire w/ Jason McIntyre - Selling Stock on the Brooklyn Nets, T'Wolves Topple the Clippers & NBA Play-In Best Bets
<p>On today’s episode, Jason and Producer Rob G get the party started with a deep dive into the Brooklyn Nets’ play-in tournament victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Earlier in the week, Jason listed the Nets as one of only 5 teams he thinks can win the NBA champion ... Show More
42m 15s
Apr 2022
Straight Fire w/ Jason McIntyre - NBA Playoffs Round 1 Picks: Celtics over Nets, Jokic and Embiid Won't Survive & More!
<p>On today's episode, Jason makes his official predictions for round one of the NBA Playoffs. Will the two MVP frontrunners - Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid - even make it out of the first round? Can the Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors survive without Luka Doncic and St ... Show More
23m 38s
Apr 2022
Part 1: An Epic Celtics Win, Kyrie the Perfect Villain, and Maxey’s Big Leap with Ryen Russillo
In Part 1 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss Jayson Tatum’s buzzer-beater in the Celtics' Game 1 win over the Nets, Kyrie Irving’s 39-point performance, speculation on the rest of the series, the 76ers' Game 1 victory over the R ... Show More
1h 8m
Apr 2022
Part 1: Brooklyn Breaks, Boston’s Startling Ascent, Kyrie’s Bizarre Career, and Saving Denver Basketball With Ryen Russillo
In Part 1 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Celtics pulling away to a 3-0 lead in their Round 1 series with the Nets, the Brooklyn blame game, the Celtics' midseason turnaround, the Nuggets avoiding a sweep in their Game 4 ... Show More
1h 19m
Mar 2024
Scalabrine on the soaring Celtics, Herring on the Top 4 in the West, Bucks, and Raptors
Zach and Brian Scalabrine break down the red-hot Boston Celtics and who might challenge them in the East. Then ESPN's Chris Herring joins to talk about the top-4 in the West, the Bucks finding their groove, injuries to Russell Westbrook, Donovan Mitchell, and Scottie Barnes, the ... Show More
1h 45m